Sharing a Special Touch [Contest Finalists May 2011]
Uploaded: May 23, 2011 06:23:53
San Ignatio Lagoon, Mexico. These incredible gray whales come over to the boats to be touched and kissed. They are called "friendlies" because of their interactions with humans. With all of the excitement, it can get tricky sharing the space in the small boat. Thrilling!
MT - Sharing
Exif: F Number: 7.1, Exposure Bias Value: 0.00, ExposureTime: 1/125 seconds, Flash: did not fire, compulsory flash mode, ISO: 100, White balance: Auto white balance, FocalLength: 50.00 mm, Model: Canon EOS 7D
Carolyn M. Fletcher May 23, 2011
How much fun that must have been! Cool! #1379485Ann H. Belus May 23, 2011
What an exciting adventure! Great shot, Karen! #9423748Jack Gaskin May 23, 2011
AN AMAZING EXPERIENCE Captured wonderfully...Where's the next great vacation ???
Happy Shooting #9424416
JudyAnn Rector May 23, 2011
Wonderful capture, Karen. I took my son on one of those trips a number of years ago and though we had a breathtaking experience, I was not lucky enough to get a photograph of it. We were the only boat around and there was so much activity, both in and out of our small boat,there was just NO way I could photograph these huge wonderful animals. Sadly, my photos are more at a distance... but I will always have the memory! Thank you for reminding me, Karen. #9424439Terry Cervi May 23, 2011
I'll bet this was a very thrilling moment, Karen!! A what a wonderful capture and memory of your trip! #9424620Courtenay Vanderbilt May 23, 2011
Can't imagine what an incredible experience that was and superbly captured, Karen! #9424675Karen Celella May 25, 2011
Thanks for the nice comments. Jack, the next big vacation will be to see the Spirit Bears in Alaska. Just little ones before that one.Patricia Seidler June 22, 2011
Congratulations Karen. Wonderful finalist! #9473545Joseph T. Pilonero June 22, 2011
Congratulations on getting this to Finalist. Tells a great story - hope it goes further. TED #9473598Nancyj E. Hovey June 22, 2011
C O N G R A T U L A T I O N SKathryn Wesserling June 22, 2011
Before remembering what the Theme was, my first thought was, "What a special moment they're sharing!" So, my friend, you captured a shared moment perfectly. Congratulations for the Finalist, and most assuredly, a Winner. #9473796Kathy Salerni June 22, 2011
Congratulations on your well deserved Finalist, Karen! #9473842Carol Eade June 22, 2011
What a beautiful capture, congratulations on your finalist, Karen! #9473857Courtenay Vanderbilt June 22, 2011
Huge Congratulations, Karen! #9474293Brian Smyer June 22, 2011
What a fantastic experience. Thank you for sharing it. #9474353Renee Doyle June 22, 2011
Congratulations Karen! #9475104Randy D. Dinkins June 22, 2011
Great catch, congratulations! #9475408Kay E. Mahoney June 22, 2011
Karen, Congratulations on your finalist.Good luck in the next round.Terry Cervi June 22, 2011
Congrats on this awesome finalist, Karen! #9475707Phyllis H. Burchett June 22, 2011
Congrats on this wonderful finalist Karen! #9475887Rona L. Schwarz June 22, 2011
Well-done, Karen! Sorry I missed this one earlier - you know how much I love all your whale captures and this one is no exception! A terrific reminder of a thrilling moment. Super Congratulations - hope to see it with Gold! #9476416Usman M. Bajwa June 23, 2011
Wonderful capture of the very interactive experience. CONGRATULATIONS and expect seeing this with a GOLD soon, good luck, Karen!!!!UB. #9477426
Janet McNeil June 23, 2011
Congratulations, Karen, on this beautiful Finalist!! #9477681Agnes Fegan June 23, 2011
This is beautiful Karen...congrats!!! #9478103Robert R. Goodman June 23, 2011
A big congratulations on this beautiful finalist Karen!!!!! #9478214Carla Capra Anderson June 23, 2011
Hi Karen;Karen Bacon June 23, 2011
congrats on this great finalist! #9478589Mary Dimitriw June 23, 2011
Congrats on your amazing Finalist Karen! What a cool adventure! #9478725R. J. Laudenbacher June 23, 2011
This would be such a thrill! Congrats Karen on your wonderful finalist. Best of luck to you in the next round! #9478809Leslie McLain June 23, 2011
Congrats on this amazing finalist, Karen. #9478923Maria Coulson June 23, 2011
Karen what a trill and what a shot! Congratulations. #9479039Ellen Hodges June 23, 2011
Huge congrats on a fabulous finalist, Karen!! Very best luck in the next round!! #9479103Patrick Rouzes June 23, 2011
Congratulations, Karen! WTG! #9479128David Hurt June 23, 2011
Congratulations Karen, Outstanding capture. I am sure your a winner once again. #9479479John Connolly June 23, 2011
A wonderful image and congratulations on your well deserved finalist award. Karen! Well done! #9479964Freddy Bland June 23, 2011
Such a fantastic capture and finalist, Karen!! Many, many congratulations to you!!! #9480372Nikki McDonald June 23, 2011
What a terrific Sharing MT entry, Karen. Congratulations on the finalist. #9480469Carol L. Fowler June 24, 2011
Congrats on your wonderful Finalist! #9483869Robert K. Bemus June 24, 2011
Great MT image and Finalist, Karen!! #9484020Debra R. Harder June 25, 2011
This is a fabulous action shot, Karen! Huge congratulations on your OUTSTANDING finalist! Deb #9485001Bojan Bencic June 26, 2011
Congratulations on your finalist, Karen. #9486375Karen Celella June 26, 2011
Heart felt graditude to each and every one of you that took the time to send kind words. You are very much appreciated! #9487919Nadia Paul June 30, 2011
What a wonderful experience - congrats on your beautiful finalist Karen! #9498444Merna L. Nobile July 11, 2011
Congratulations to all of the Award Winners for May 2011. Merna#9523080
Sharon Sawyer July 20, 2011
HUGE congratulations on your awesome May finalist, Karen!!! What an amazing experience. Wish I was there :) No way are we permitted to get that close to our orcas or whales here in BC. Darn it! #9543337Karen Celella July 23, 2011
Thank you Nadia, Merna and Sharon. It's well worth taking the trip to visit them, Sharon. #9549017Mariann Kovats July 29, 2011
Congrats on your awesome finalist, Karen! #9563583Sign up for an interactive online photography course to get critiques on your photos.
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